Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 2nd Class Miguel Gonzalez-Ocasio, assigned to the “Wildcats” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131, inspects cured paint on the wing of an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in the Indian Ocean, April 21, 2026. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the warfighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Gwennalynn Barnes)
| Date Taken: | 04.21.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.22.2026 20:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9633300 |
| VIRIN: | 260421-N-HS821-1447 |
| Resolution: | 5332x3809 |
| Size: | 3.83 MB |
| Location: | INDIAN OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 31 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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